Inc42 is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 78 authority)
Inc42 is free to list on, gives a nofollow link, and is best used for launch & referral traffic — with a very high domain rating of 80.
Optional — verify fit best for Launch & referral traffic
Tech press readers & industry watchers
Editorial gatekeeping — pitch a story, don’t expect guaranteed placement
Open inc42.com in a new tab.
Look for “Submit”, “Add Product”, “List your startup”, or similar in the nav or footer.
Product name, tagline, description, URL, logo, and screenshots — match what they ask for.
Choose Tech / Startups (or the closest fit) so you reach the right audience.
Free listings are often reviewed manually — expect a few days to several weeks.
Topical relevance matters: Tech / Startups directories tend to help most when your product fits that category. Nofollow links still drive referral traffic and brand visibility.
Inc42 is media, not a directory — you need a genuine news angle or launch story, not a form submission. (nofollow listing, free to submit, hard approval bar, DR 78 authority)
Inc42 provides a nofollow link. It won't pass direct link equity, but it still drives referral traffic and helps brand discovery.
Yes — Inc42 offers a free way to get listed. Free listings are often reviewed manually, so approval can take from a few days to a few weeks.
Inc42 (inc42.com) currently has a domain rating of 80 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a very high score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.
Editorial gatekeeping — pitch a story, don’t expect guaranteed placement